Deep Boulder by Writhing

#5a6606 RGB(90,102,6)

About this color

Deep Boulder by Writhing settles into a dark yellow territory with a intense quality that feels warm — captured at #5a6606, RGB(90, 102, 6).

#5a6606RGB(90, 102, 6)

HSL 68° · 89% saturation · 21% lightness

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Psychology

Golden yellows suggest abundance, craftsmanship, and a certain timeless authority.

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History

Gold — the ultimate yellow — has been associated with divine authority across cultures from ancient Egypt to Byzantium to the Inca empire.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, yellow's complementary is violet — a pairing that feels both surprising and resolved. For a softer approach, yellows work well with warm greys, natural linens, and ochres.

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Color formats

Name
Deep Boulder by Writhing
HEX
#5a6606
RGB
rgb(90,102,6)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,40%,2.4%)
HSL
hsl(68,89%,21%)
HSV
hsv(68,94%,40%)
CMYK
cmyk(12,0,94,60)
LAB
lab(41,-17,45)
LCH
lch(41,48,111)
sRGB
(0.353,0.4,0.024)
HEX8
#5a6606ff
CSS Name
Decimal
090102006

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
89%
Hue
68°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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